Plant Protein

What’s the PEARfect way to treat yourself this weekend? With a protein packed smoothie of course! Only 5 simple ingredients that’s just in time for pear season. Pear & Ginger Protein Smoothie Serving size: one Ingredients: -ripe pear -unsweetened almond milk -plain unsweetened Greek yogurt (may be subbed with dairy free yogurt) -1 scoop Life’s Abundance Vanilla Plant Protein (purchase here) -freshly grated ginger to taste -ice Directions: - Cut the pears into chunks. Do not peel the pears as that’s where the majority nutrition from the pear is! -... Read more →

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It's January and many who started with good intentions of eating healthier, it's winter and that can easily be pushed aside for comfort foods. With this recipe, you’ll no longer worry about falling off the healthy eating band-wagon at snack time. Make an extra batch to share with friends, co-workers or just keep for yourself. The best part is that because this isn’t a perfect recipe and can be a clearinghouse for your pantry. Don’t have sunflower seeds or sun butter on hand? No problem, swap them out for chopped... Read more →

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This tasty treat is a no bake recipe which means whether it's cold or warm outside you can make them year round! Since you will need to let your mixture sit in the fridge for an hour it's also a great recipe to do when you have other projects around the house. Even though it says to let them mixture sit for an hour, I ended up leaving mine in about 2 hours as I was doing other things. This recipe isn't sweet unless you use sweetened coconut flakes. Personally... Read more →

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Many people have turned to the satisfying task of making their own bread while they are stuck at home. In fact, so many people are baking bread that yeast demands around the country have been soaring! Bread making is a time-consuming yet rewarding task that many people have found to be therapeutic while social distancing. Try it for yourself —here’s our unique recipe for sweet potato protein bread that the entire family will enjoy. Ingredients (one round loaf) 3 chopped and boiled sweet potatoes 1 tbsp of active dry yeast... Read more →

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The holidays might be over but this delicious protein smoothie will put you back in the holiday spirit any time of the year! It features our Life's Abundance Vanilla Protein Powder. We've been using this protein powder for a years in our morning smoothie and it is creamy, rich and delicious! The Life's Abundance Vanilla Protein Powder is 100% plant based. It's perfect for those living a plant based lifestyle or those that just want a little extra goodness in their diet. The vanilla protein powder has 14 grams of... Read more →

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The holidays are over and maybe you have leftover candy canes that have been hanging on the tree or were in your Christmas stocking. OR, maybe you bought a bunch of candy canes during the 50% after holiday clearance! Here's an easy and tasty way to use those candy canes! Make a Candy Cane Protein Shake! Candy Cane Protein Shake Recipe Ingredients: 1 scoop Chocolate or Vanilla Life's Abundance Protein Powder 1 c. unsweetened almond milk 1 frozen banana 2 tablespoons crushed candy cane Directions: Add ice, blend and enjoy!... Read more →

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While just a decade ago it was tricky and costly to go vegan or vegetarian, it’s much easier today to embrace a healthy plant-based diet. Some people still hesitate to take the plunge for one reason – the myth that eating a plant-based diet is just too expensive. Don’t you need a lot of costly exotic ingredients? The answer is no! While investing in a healthy diet is a great idea for everyone, you don’t need to buy a lot of fancy foods to sustain this lifestyle. If you strip... Read more →

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It's not an exaggeration to say that more people are worrying about their health (especially, their healthcare) than ever before. Some could argue that all of this increased worry is actually having a negative impact on the health of Americans! While the latest effort by Congress to change our nation's healthcare system appears to have stalled, it doesn't mean we shouldn't be taking active measures to protect our own health. So, let's try to put aside the worry - and the politics - and focus on some really exciting science!... Read more →

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